Geospatial Communications/Graphics Specialist II

Provide expert level support for the design, compilation, and presentation of compelling digital and hard copy media information products about complex subjects related to the use of geospatial technology for natural resource management.  Products include cartographic products, posters, brochures, presentations, website content, graphical user interfaces, etc.

The minimum requirements for this position include all of the following:
• Demonstrated experience designing digital and hard copy media products (e.g., websites, publications, newsletters, booklets, directories, brochures, presentations, etc.).• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of ArcPro, Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.) and relevant Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Associate’s degree related to graphic design or physical / biological / environmental / natural resources discipline with substantive coursework in graphic communications or advertising, and seven (7) years of relevant professional work experience in conducting and managing internal and external graphics communications.
-OR-• Bachelor’s degree related to graphic design or physical / biological / environmental / natural resources discipline with substantive coursework in graphic communications or advertising, and five (5) years of relevant professional work experience in conducting and managing internal and external graphics communications.
-OR-• Graduate degree related to graphic design or physical / biological / environmental / natural resources discipline with substantive coursework in graphic communications or advertising, and three (3) years of relevant professional work experience in conducting and managing internal and external graphics communications.
-OR-• PhD degree related to computer science, geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and one (1) year of relevant professional work experience in conducting and managing internal and external graphics communications.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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